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Although challenging, the ascent up Whitney is an unforgettable experience and the rewards are a panoramic, jaw-dropping view that stretches as far as the eye can see, as well as the joy of having achieved a true hiking milestone. As far as trails go in the lower 48, this is one for the books!
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
Mount Whitney (Paiute: Tumanguya; Too-man-i-goo-yah) is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m).
Mount Whitney is in the Sierra Nevada range in California. Mount Whitney has an elevation of 14,475 feet. Mapcarta, the open map.
This hiking guide focuses on the popular Mount Whitney Trail from Whitney Portal (by Lone Pine), which allows you to do the hike in a day or overnight camping trip. I highly recommend taking this route as it's the best option for first-timers.
Mount Whitney, of the California Sierra Nevada, holds numerous distinctions. It is the highpoint of both Tulare & Inyo counties. It is the highest peak in the Sierra, & indeed in all of California. Finally, it rises higher than any piece of land in the United States outside of Alaska.
Enjoy this 41.0-mile point-to-point trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 21 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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Dec 6, 2018 · Do's and Don'ts of climbing the tallest mountain in lower 48 US, California's Mount Whitney, in the Sierra Nevada Range, and a packing guide for the hike 35mm film photography and lessons learned from summiting California's 14,505 foot Mt. Whitney, top of the contiguous U.S.
